Deep Water Point & Associates delivers insightful thought leadership pieces that highlight our point of view on an important topic in federal market growth, technology trends, or procurement. Practitioner Perspectives are a quick read that provide current and topical insights for busy executives to inform and inspire action.
March 2025 – Vol. 14; Issue 1
The Small Business Administration (SBA) concluded its winter meetings by publishing a final rule on December 17, 2024 “clarifying” the requirements around recertifying the size status of a contractor following an acquisition.
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August 2024 – Vol. 13; Issue 8
A little past the halfway point of the year, it is time to reflect on 2024 M&A activity and see which DWPA predictions have performed well and earned a medal. …
Read More »December 2023 – Vol. 12; Issue 12
Generative AI: The Easiest New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep Generative AI made big news in 2023 and it promises to make more in 2024, so it is time for …
Read More »November 2023 – Vol. 12; Issue 11
Competing for Admissions: Gaining Access to Top Contract Vehicles Regardless of the apparent stability of government contract vehicles, every business requires a backup procurement strategy (or two, or three), much …
Read More »October 2023 – Vol. 12; Issue 10
Tracking Federal M&A’s Fall Foliage Along with the incoming vibrant foliage and brisk temperatures of the fall, federal M&A activity may have its own peaks with PE financing while feeling …
Read More »September 2023 – Vol. 12; Issue 9
Drafting Your Way to Federal Growth: Strategy vs. Tactics In designing a successful growth plan, federal contractors should balance strategic steps with tactical actions. Fall brings a busy football season …
Read More »August 2023 – Vol. 12; Issue 8
Prepare Your Social Disadvantage Narrative to Help Weather the 8(a) Storm SBA’s forecasted changes to the individual 8(a) program pose additional requirements and challenges for prospective and current members The …
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